Goodbye

As a follow-up to Mary Hopkin’s debut single “Those Were The Days” (released in September 1968) and first album “Post Card” (released in February 1969), Paul McCartney decided to write a new song for her next single. The result was “Goodbye,” which Paul recorded as a demo in February 1969, to help Mary learn the song and to give arranger Richard Hewson a reference for preparing the orchestral score. The proper recording sessions took place on March 1 and 2, 1969, at Morgan Studios in London.

The March 1 session was filmed by Apple’s Tony Bramwell for use in a promotional clip. In the footage, Mary is seen miming to “Goodbye,” with additional shots showing her and Paul in the control room listening to a playback.

Mary’s “Goodbye” was issued simultaneously in 28 countries last weekend. In several of these territories a promotional film is being screened by local TV companies, showing Mary and Paul McCartney actually making the disc.

From New Musical Express, April 5, 1969